Good morning: Firstly, let me express gratitude to Joan and The Counsellors for having this event here.  Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen, It is my esteemed privilege and pleasure to serve as the Member of Parliament for Long Island and also in my capacity as the Executive Chairman of the Water and Sewerage Corporation.   I am pleased to proclaim that, after many years of stagnation, Long Island is on the move. Is everything perfect? No. Are we steadily making progress?...